Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy

MISSION STATEMENT It is the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy's mission to provide students and graduates with the support needed to be a success in the field of Massage Therapy. This support is in the form of:

Knowledge: Education that will help a graduate maintain a successful therapeutic massage practice and will teach the Student how to be a successful Massage Therapist through business skills and physiological techniques. To give opportunities for ongoing education through seminars which allow for therapists to advance in their massage profession.

Encouragement: Always being available for support when students and/or graduates need someone to talk to about their personal or business lives. To give the encouragement that is needed to optimize their potential in the field of Massage Therapy.

VISION The vision of the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy is to have an Institute that emphasizes a curriculum based on the physiological aspects of Massage Therapy, while informing the students of the many adjunct therapies. In this way the student will be empowered to work within the health care community on an equal footing of other healthcare providers.

LICENSE Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and maintains contact with the state to ensure that all regulations are followed appropriately. The Pennsylvania State regulations currently do not include licensure for Massage Practitioners; however, Pennsylvania is on the verge of introducing state licensure for Massage Therapists and will require 600 hours of massage education. Until licensing for Massage Therapy is passed, several communities within the state have local ordinances and may have specific requirements concerning the operation of a Massage Facility. Regulations vary from state to state.

This program provides the student with the knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Massage Theory and Massage Techniques necessary to effectively practice Massage Therapy. Students are thoroughly educated in the aspects of Swedish Massage as well as advanced therapeutic deep muscle techniques and introduced to a variety of adjunct modalities. This program will provide the therapists with the necessary tools and encouragement to continue their education. It will teach the therapists how to promote themselves and the massage profession as well as having a caring attitude. Upon completion of the course graduates will be qualified to work with other health care professionals as a Massage Therapist. They will know how to process clients/patients, write progress reports, and how to communicate with the patients as well as the health care providers. The therapists will know how to identify contraindications and know when and how to refer clients to another health care provider. Upon completion of the course, the graduate will have sufficient knowledge and skills to be qualified to take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork to become Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB).

EDUCATIONAL GOALS PIMT is dedicated to give quality education in the science and art of Massage Therapy. It is PIMT's goal:

To graduate will educated, caring professionals to meet the growing need

For PIMT graduates to have enough knowledge to be able to work with other health care professionals

HISTORY Dr. Tosh, along with his wife Terry, purchased the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy in February 1994. Since that time, the school has grown substantially including the size of the facility, the size of the student body, the size of the faculty & staff, and in reputation. PIMT was originally located in one of the four suites it is currently occupying. The expansion came in 1996 after it was apparent that the single suite was no longer adequate for the size of the school. The school therefore expanded into the adjoining suite, which consequently gave the institute more room for instruction and offices, and also enabled the institute to offer seminars to the area therapists. In the fall of 2000, PIMT expanded again into the next adjoining suite. As a result, a larger massage classroom was added as well as a student lounge. The school has recently expanded into an additional suite.
Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy, Inc. 93 S. West End Blvd., Suite 103 Quakertown, Pa. 18951





			Home Mission Statement Vision License Objectives Educational Goals History About PIMT Calendar Video Facility Faculty Directors Administrative Staff Instructors Adjunct Instructors Our Program Course Hours & Schedule Massage Therapy Anatomy & Physiology 5 week Intensive Orthopedic Massage AIS Myofascial Release Trigger Point Therapy Clinic Admission Requirements Tuition & Expenses Financial Assistance Application Seminars Calendar Store MISSION STATEMENT It is the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy's mission to provide students and graduates with the support needed to be a success in the field of Massage Therapy. This support is in the form of: Knowledge: Education that will help a graduate maintain a successful therapeutic massage practice and will teach the Student how to be a successful Massage Therapist through business skills and physiological techniques. To give opportunities for ongoing education through seminars which allow for therapists to advance in their massage profession. Advice: Always being available to answer questions that students and/or graduates may have. Encouragement: Always being available for support when students and/or graduates need someone to talk to about their personal or business lives. To give the encouragement that is needed to optimize their potential in the field of Massage Therapy. VISION The vision of the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy is to have an Institute that emphasizes a curriculum based on the physiological aspects of Massage Therapy, while informing the students of the many adjunct therapies. In this way the student will be empowered to work within the health care community on an equal footing of other healthcare providers. LICENSE Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and maintains contact with the state to ensure that all regulations are followed appropriately. The Pennsylvania State regulations currently do not include licensure for Massage Practitioners; however, Pennsylvania is on the verge of introducing state licensure for Massage Therapists and will require 600 hours of massage education. Until licensing for Massage Therapy is passed, several communities within the state have local ordinances and may have specific requirements concerning the operation of a Massage Facility. Regulations vary from state to state. OBJECTIVES This program provides the student with the knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Massage Theory and Massage Techniques necessary to effectively practice Massage Therapy. Students are thoroughly educated in the aspects of Swedish Massage as well as advanced therapeutic deep muscle techniques and introduced to a variety of adjunct modalities. This program will provide the therapists with the necessary tools and encouragement to continue their education. It will teach the therapists how to promote themselves and the massage profession as well as having a caring attitude. Upon completion of the course graduates will be qualified to work with other health care professionals as a Massage Therapist. They will know how to process clients/patients, write progress reports, and how to communicate with the patients as well as the health care providers. The therapists will know how to identify contraindications and know when and how to refer clients to another health care provider. Upon completion of the course, the graduate will have sufficient knowledge and skills to be qualified to take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork to become Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). EDUCATIONAL GOALS PIMT is dedicated to give quality education in the science and art of Massage Therapy. It is PIMT's goal: To graduate will educated, caring professionals to meet the growing need For PIMT graduates to have enough knowledge to be able to work with other health care professionals For PIMT graduates to have a good base of knowledge so they can more readily expand into other areas of the health field For PIMT graduates to know how to recognize and work with certain medical conditions their clients may have and/or how to refer them to another health care professional To increase the awareness of the public to the genuine attributes of Massage Therapy To promote a high standard of professionalism in the field of Massage Therapy HISTORY Dr. Tosh, along with his wife Terry, purchased the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy in February 1994. Since that time, the school has grown substantially including the size of the facility, the size of the student body, the size of the faculty & staff, and in reputation. PIMT was originally located in one of the four suites it is currently occupying. The expansion came in 1996 after it was apparent that the single suite was no longer adequate for the size of the school. The school therefore expanded into the adjoining suite, which consequently gave the institute more room for instruction and offices, and also enabled the institute to offer seminars to the area therapists. In the fall of 2000, PIMT expanded again into the next adjoining suite. As a result, a larger massage classroom was added as well as a student lounge. The school has recently expanded into an additional suite. Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy, Inc. 93 S. West End Blvd., Suite 103 Quakertown, Pa. 18951